Meaning of 手話 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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手話
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Kana Readingしゅわ
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Romajishuwa
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- sign language
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Example Sentences
手話, しゅわ used in context
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Deaf people can converse in sign language.
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Deaf-mute people talk using sign language.
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Deaf people can talk in sign language.
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Dr. Patterson communicated with a gorilla using sign language.
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Dr. Patterson: She made the sign for cat.
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パターソン博士：とんでもない。ココがゴリラは利口で手話を覚えられることを私たちに教えてくれました。
Dr. Patterson: Not at all! Koko has taught us that gorillas are intelligent enough to learn sign language.
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